Letters

I appreciate Larry Goffinet’s work at the paper as well as his passion for the Women’s Softball league, but I found his piece regarding the Women’s Softball League to be less about news and more about a personal opinion. The column itself seemed more suited as a Letter to the Editor.

Regarding the rumor, I suspect any efforts and ideas to consolidate youth complexes are just that, ideas, not a conspiracy to slight a long-standing women’s league. As a father with young kids, I welcome conversations to consolidate our youth complexes.

As a retired teacher, musician, and song writer, I wake up during the night and think about the wonderful students I taught or I think about an idea for a song; I wrote many songs at night.

You know, when you have wonderful students in your classes, you can get a lot done; that was my situation many times. They were hard workers! It was a joy to teach them/ It was my job to be there everyday. I had 22 years of perfect attendance. It was great to see them learn! Another word comes to mind: dedication.

On behalf of the Perry County Quality of Life, I would like to thank the following individuals, businesses, and organizations. Without their support, this event would not have been as successful as it was.

This community effort was highlighted on Aug. 26 as volunteers form all over the county came together to host our 2nd annual Farm to Table dinner and concert for the residents of Perry County.

We would like to thank all the individuals, organizations and businesses that contributed to the success of this year’s Perry Central Back to School Cookout. The turn-out was great with over a thousand students and families attending.

On Labor Day, we recognize and honor the achievements of America’s working people. In 2017, this annual celebration comes at a critical time for our nation. A time where collective action is on the rise, yet so are the attacks on our pay, health care, retirement security and rights on the job.

The United Way of Perry County wishes to thank all of the volunteers who worked a very hot weekend collecting school supplies for our local schools.

As a result of these individuals giving their time and talents, children at Cannelton, Head Start, Perry Central and Tell City schools were gifted $3,735 worth of supplies purchased at Walmart, and Stuff the Bus disbursed $2,741 in cash donations collected over that weekend.

The Great American Eclipse was an exciting event for Perry Central students, thanks to the efforts and generosity of our community. Perry Central Community Schools would like to extend a huge thank you to all those who made it a day that students will remember by donating time and money to supply certified viewing glasses and documenting the event.

The Perry County Marines Detachment 1398 would like to thank Buzz Smith of the Easter Seals Cross Roads for bringing the Remember our Fallen Soldiers Memorial to Tell City during the Schweizer Fest and Mayor Jim Adams for allowing us to set it up in City Hall for everyone to see and remember.

Due to an excessive number of transportation change requests and to ensure the safety of all elementary students, we will no longer be accepting transportation changes via phone at William Tell Elementary.

We have always encouraged parents to choose one destination for their students. This destination should be where the student most frequently travels after school.

We do understand that occasionally situations arise that require parents to alter that destination, and we do plan to allow for that.